Fresh on the back off securing their progress further into the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds, Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea next go up against Sheffield United in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
The Blues seem upbeat in their resurgence under the new gaffer and Tuchel’s desire of clinching silverware in his only his first few months at Stamford Bridge will be given a stern test come Sunday afternoon.
Sheffield United are expected to be no match for Tuchel’s west Londoners but never count out a shock result from the Blades as an all-importance semi-final spot awaits either side.
Let us now have a look at how Thomas Tuchel might set up his Chelsea side against Sheffield United-
Expect some changes to be made by the Blues when facing Sheffield at home as the second leg win over Atletico Madrid featured a number of key regulars making their mark.
Kepa could be in line to take the goalkeeping duties from Mendy this time around with the latter due for well-earned rest after an impressive run of form between the sticks.
Ben Chilwell is another sporadic starter who is likely to be named amongst the first-choice XI in place of Marcos Alonso and Andres Christensen could very well displace Kurt Zouma in the heart of the backline.
Tuchel would be keen on issuing recalls Callum Huson-Odoi and Olivier Giroud as the likes of Kai Havertz and Hakim Ziyech look set to drop down to the bench after the pairing’s extended first-team involvement of late.
